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Decision time on insurance exchanges
The continuing saga around the deadline delay for states to decide whether or not they'll establish their own health insurance exchanges doesn’t change the final upshot: All states are anticipated to have an online insurance marketplace, one way or another. The delays may also make a federal/state partnership model for the exchange more palatable and a way out for unprepared states, at least in the initial years, according to an expert on state healthcare issues. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 19, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mary Mosquera Tags: Online Only Barack Obama Deloitte Consulting Industry News Kathleen Sebelius Patrick Howard Tim Storey Claims Processing Health Information Exchange (HIE) Policy and Legislation Source Type: news

Iowa telemedicine program deemed effective for abortion services
A four-year-old Iowa telemedicine program aimed at improving a woman's access to medical abortions has shown to actually reduce the number of surgical abortions throughout the state. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 19, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Erin McCann Tags: Online Only Austin California Heartland Iowa OAKLAND telemedicine Texas University of California University of California at San Francisco University of Texas Quality and Safety Telehealth Source Type: news

NFL moves to EHRs
The National Football League (NFL) will make the switch from paper to electronic health records, contracting with ambulatory vendor eClinicalWorks to serve 32 teams nationwide. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 19, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mike Miliard Tags: Online Only Anthony Yates Brian McCarthy Girish Kumar Navani National Football League Pittsburgh Steelers Electronic Health Records Vendors Quality and Safety Source Type: news

New software at Southend Hospital supports contract wins
Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is now able to manage a much larger workflow following an upgrade to the Ultimate™ Platinum Server Licence model - from Episys, the global information technology solutions and services company.
Source: Pharmacy Europe - November 19, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

McKesson Announces $1 Million Software Give-Away to Help Benevolent Physicians Bring Better Health to Patients Across America
Ten Metropolitan Areas to Benefit from "Better Health M.D." Initiative
Source: McKesson News - November 19, 2012 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

Frustrated doctor bloggers can consult a specialist: a ghostwriter
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - November 19, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news

A new coat of paint
Short Headline: A new coat of paint Subheader: <em>Healthcare IT News</em> gets a new look. Daily Feature: Daily Feature Daily feature image: Welcome to the revamped Healthcare IT News. We've given our website a top-to-bottom design upgrade, adding, altering and reorganizing many features along the way. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 19, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Chip Means Tags: Online Only content management system paint Source Type: news

Evidence builds for SMS smoking cessation
This week, the Cochrane Library published a review of mobile messaging-based smoking cessation interventions. The report found that, based on five studies, with a total of more than 9,000 participants, smokers who used mobile messaging interventions were twice as likely to make it six months without smoking than those who didn’t. “We can’t say from the [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized Cochrane Library iPhone smoking cessation apps mobile health text messaging SmokeFreeTXT text messaging smoking cessation Text2Quit Source Type: news

FDA clears iPhone-enabled body thermometer
A Beijing-based medical device company called Raiing has been granted 510(k) FDA clearance for the Raiing Wireless Thermometer, a peel-and-stick contact thermometer sensor that continuously transmits body temperature readings to a companion iPhone app, which is already available in the iOS AppStore. The app is called Vitals Monitor and is currently available for a free [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized Cambridge Temperature Concepts CellScope DuoFertility FDA FDA 510(k) FDA 510(k) clearance iPhone thermometer device Medisana Raiing Raiing Wireless Thermometer ThermoDock Source Type: news

Clinton turns to remote monitoring, Verizon to address health gaps
Remote and home patient monitoring technologies will be a key component of former President Bill Clinton’s new push, through his William J. Clinton Foundation, to eliminate health disparities between communities of different socioeconomic and racial strata. Clinton this week introduced the Clinton Health Matters Initiative, in partnership with General Electric, Tenet Healthcare and Verizon Communications. Those [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Neil Versel Tags: Uncategorized Clinton Foundation General Electric Health Matters Initiative remote patient monitoring telemonitoring Tenet Healthcare Verizon Communications Source Type: news

HIMSS takes workforce IT to New Orleans
Short Headline: HIMSS takes workforce IT to New Orleans Subheader: HIMSS signs formal agreement with BioDistrict New Orleans. Daily Feature: No HIMSS and BioDistrict New Orleans will work together to advance workforce health IT initiatives anticipated to grow in the next several years in the district. The two entities have signed a formal agreement that focuses on educational, career support and online initiatives before and during the 2013 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in New O...
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Bernie Monegain Tags: Online Only Bernie Monegain BioDistrict New Orleans Carla M. Smith Chicago healthcare HIMSS Workforce Management Source Type: news

HIMSS to take career training to New Orleans
HIMSS and BioDistrict New Orleans will work together to advance workforce health IT initiatives anticipated to grow in the next several years in the district. The two entities have signed a formal agreement that focuses on educational, career support and online initiatives before and during the 2013 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in New Orleans on March 3-7, 2013. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Bernie Monegain Tags: Online Only BioDistrict New Orleans Carla M. Smith Chicago HIMSS Workforce Management Source Type: news

ONC to solicit comments on MU Stage 3
Short Headline: ONC to solicit comments on MU Stage 3 Subheader: The meaningful use workgroup presented preliminary recommendations on Oct. 3rd. Daily Feature: No The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is expected to call for public comment on a draft of Stage 3 meaningful use requirements this month, according to leaders of ONC’s HIT Policy Committee. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Diana Manos Tags: Online Only Diana Manos information technology Meaningful Use Washington Electronic Health Records Policy and Legislation Source Type: news

ONC to request public comments on MU Stage 3
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is expected to call for public comment on a draft of Stage 3 meaningful use requirements this month, according to leaders of ONC’s HIT Policy Committee. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Diana Manos Tags: Online Only Industry News information technology Meaningful Use Paul Tang Washington Hospitals & IDNs Physician Practices Ambulatory Care Payers Electronic Health Records Vendors Policy and Legislation Quality and Safety Source Type: news

Despite challenges, state HHS departments modernizing their IT
Slowly but surely, state health and human services agencies are recognizing the transformative potential of information technology, according to a report published this week by the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and Microsoft. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mike Miliard Tags: Online Only American Public Human Services Association Industry News Microsoft Mike Miliard Washington Claims Processing Health Information Exchange (HIE) Network Infrastructure Source Type: news

Another delay for insurance exchanges
In a second delay in one week, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has extended the deadline for one month for states to not only submit their blueprints for a state-based health insurance exchange, but also to decide if they plan to establish their own exchange. The original deadline for states to submit their blueprint and a declaration letter to establish a state-based exchange was Nov. 16. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mary Mosquera Tags: Online Only Kathleen Sebelius Mary Mosquera Washington Payers Policy and Legislation Source Type: news

Infographic: Health IT vendors pony up political cash to both parties
Short Headline: Infographic: HIT vendors pony up cash Subheader: 67 percent of vendor campaign donations went to the Democratic Party. Daily Feature: No This November saw healthcare executives pay big campaign money to both political parties. Health IT vendors, however, upped the ante this election year, paying out some hefty donations of their own. Judith Faulkner, CEO of Epic, and Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman are among this year's top spenders. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Erin McCann Tags: Online Only Allscripts Democratic Party Election 2012 EPIC Erin McCann Glen Tullman healthcare Judith Faulkner Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Source Type: news

Infographic: Health IT vendors pony up political cash
This November saw healthcare executives pay big campaign money to both political parties. Health IT vendors, however, upped the ante this election year, paying out some hefty donations of their own. Judith Faulkner, CEO of Epic, and Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman are among this year's top spenders. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 16, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Erin McCann Tags: Online Only Allscripts Election 2012 EPIC Erin McCann Glen Tullman Judith Faulkner Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Source Type: news

International survey shows increase in healthcare IT utilization
Primary care physicians around the world have been investing in health information (more)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 16, 2012 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

ONC launches database for applicants to workgroups
The U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has launched (more)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 16, 2012 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Survey of primary care doctors in ten countries shows UK comes top in use of health information technology
Source: Department of Health (DH) Area: News The 2012 Commonwealth International Health Policy survey published shows that the UK is top of the table when it comes to using health information technology. The survey looks at the impact of the health reforms on patient access, health information technology capacity, communication across sites of care, feedback on practice performance, satisfaction practicing medicines and overall views of the health system from primary care doctors' perspective. It was sent to nearly 8500 primary care doctors in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway...
Source: NeLM - News - November 16, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Epocrates finally launches native iPad app
Epocrates has finally launched a native iPad version of it’s landmark drug information app, up until now a conspicuous and much-discussed omission. The release is part of a larger strategy by CEO Andy Hurd to turn around the struggling company, which posts its second annual loss this year on revenue estimates of about $110 million. In [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized Andy Hurd Epocrates Epocrates buys Modality Epocrates iPad app iPad mini physicians iPhone health apps iPhone medical apps Source Type: news

Increase in private HIEs raises concerns about compatibility
Public health information exchanges (HIEs) have expressed concerns about compatibility and sustainability as the number of private HIEs continues to rise, according to eHealth Initiative's 12th Annual HIE Survey. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Diana Manos Tags: Online Only eHi Industry News Washington Hospitals & IDNs Physician Practices Ambulatory Care Payers Electronic Health Records Vendors Health Information Exchange (HIE) Source Type: news

Transcendental Meditation May Lower Heart Risk
This study can’t get at the mechanism involved. We don’t know how it works.” A Cost-Effective Means of Prevention Transcendental Meditation, says Schneider, is “a simple, effortless, and natural way to settle down to a quiet state of mind.” But it is not free. According to the Maharishi Foundation USA’s web site, the seven-part introductory TM course that the study participants attended costs $1,500. Financial aid and sliding scale fees are available to those who can’t afford the full amount. To Schneider, this study shows that TM is a cost-effective means of prevention. “Thi...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 15, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

On-site clinics cut costs, but privacy fears remain a barrier
Short Headline: Privacy fears for on-site health clinics Subheader: On the eve of Nov. 15 Sebelius sent a letter offering more decision-making time. Daily Feature: No Companies and their employees have a lot to gain from on-site health clinics, but fear over health information privacy still remains as a hurdle, according to speakers at the 17the Annual National Business Coalition on Health, held Nov. 12-14 in the nation's capital. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Diana Manos Tags: Online Only Bill Updyke Cerner Corp. Coalition on Health Diana Manos Industry News Julie Girten KANSAS CITY Ross Miller The clinic Washington Washington, DC Business Intelligence Hospitals & IDNs Physician Practices Ambul Source Type: news

On-site clinics cut costs, but privacy still a barrier
Companies and their employees have a lot to gain from on-site health clinics, but fear over health information privacy still remains as a hurdle, according to speakers at the 17the Annual National Business Coalition on Health, held Nov. 12-14 in the nation's capital. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Diana Manos Tags: Online Only Bill Updyke Cerner Corp. Coalition on Health Industry News Julie Girten KANSAS CITY Ross Miller The clinic Washington Washington, DC Business Intelligence Hospitals & IDNs Physician Practices Ambulatory Care P Source Type: news

WellStar aims to retool Newt Gingrich's healthcare think tank
Short Headline: WellStar retools Gingrich's think tank Subheader: Originally based in Washington, D.C., CHT offices will be relocated to Georgia Daily Feature: No With the intention of forming a collaborative network of 20 non-competing, not-for-profit health systems in the Southeast, WellStar Health System has acquired the trade name, trademark and other assets of the bankrupt Center for Health Transformation (CHT), a for-profit think-tank founded by Newt Gingrich. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Chris Anderson Tags: Online Only Chris Anderson CHT Georgia healthcare Marietta Reynold Jennings Washington, D.C. WellStar Health System Policy and Legislation Quality and Safety Source Type: news

WellStar aims to retool Gingrich's healthcare think tank
With the intention of forming a collaborative network of 20 non-competing, not-for-profit health systems in the Southeast, WellStar Health System has acquired the trade name, trademark and other assets of the bankrupt Center for Health Transformation (CHT), a for-profit think-tank founded by Newt Gingrich. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Chris Anderson Tags: Online Only Chris Anderson CHT Georgia Marietta Reynold Jennings WellStar Health System Policy and Legislation Quality and Safety Source Type: news

Interoperability, costs among top concerns for health IT professionals
A new survey released Thursday sheds light on health IT trends currently affecting the industry, with data showing that interoperability and costs are chief concerns for healthcare providers. Conducted by Greenway Medical Technologies, the survey sought insight from more than 1,000 physicians, industry professionals and consumers. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Erin McCann Tags: Online Only Carrollton Erin McCann Greenway Medical Technologies Tee Green Electronic Health Records Network Infrastructure Quality and Safety Source Type: news

AHIMA, Delta Regional Authority offer loans, training for EHRs
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is partnering with the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) on a pilot project aimed at speeding the adoption of electronic health records in the Delta region by initiating a revolving micro-loan program. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mike Miliard Tags: Online Only CLARKSDALE Delta Regional Authority Health Information Relief Operation Fund Industry News Meaningful Use Mike Miliard Mississippi MS The American Health Information Management Association Physician Practices & Ambulato Source Type: news

Primary care docs' use of EHRs is up, but problems persist
Sixty-nine percent of U.S. primary care physicians reported using electronic medical records in 2012 – up from 46 percent in 2009, according to findings from the 2012 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey. Primary care physicians in the U.S. – the only country in the study without universal health coverage – stand out in the survey, with 59 percent reporting that their patients often cannot afford care. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Bernie Monegain Tags: Online Only Australia Canada Commonwealth Fund Germany Meaningful Use Netherlands New York New Zealand Switzerland United States Electronic Health Records Health Information Exchange (HIE) Policy and Legislation Quality and Saf Source Type: news

Biometric Safeguarded Electronic Medical Records Protected by SmartMetric Biometrics
Is your medical privacy being protected while providing 24/7 access to your vital medical records whenever and wherever you may need them? SMARTMETRIC, INC. (OTCQB: SMME) today announces the release of an electronic medical records storage product that will allow for the capture and storage of a person's complete medical history and files giving medical care givers instant access to a patient's vital medical history. The President and CEO of SmartMetric, Inc. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Industry News Release Tags: Argentina Bay Harbor Buenos Aires Chaya Hendrick Florida manufacturing plug and play SMARTMETRIC INC. Source Type: news

Capital BlueCross, Harrisburg University partner to offer internships for health care analytics majors
Capital BlueCross and Harrisburg University are partnering to provide internships to students majoring in health care analytics, a rapidly-growing field throughout the health insurance industry. Health care analytics is the use of data, such as electronic health records, to monitor trends of past behavior, predict future outcomes and help make preemptive medical decisions to improve a person's wellness. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Industry News Release Tags: Capital BlueCross central Pennsylvania HARRISBURG Harrisburg University Source Type: news

How is a medical informatician trained?
The Hospital Italiano offers a course specializing in health IT as part of its HIBA residency program through its University Institute. The course trains recently graduated doctors in supporting the work of other doctors. It includes tools from Healthcare Administration and Management Sciences as well as studies in new technologies such as computer and information sciences. Also, as the discipline is relatively new, it includes a space dedicated to research into the impact of its application for which reason it also involves the study of epidemiological issues. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Daniela Chueke Tags: Online Only Alfredo Almerares Andrea Nishioka Daniela Chueke Diego Salom Hospital Italiano International Latin America Ministry of Education University Institute Electronic Health Records Network Infrastructure Workforce Management Source Type: news

Michigan Business And Professional Association Encourages State House To Move Quickly To Approve Funding For Michigan-Based Health Insurance Exchange
With the national election over and the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) continuing to take effect, The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) and its sister organization the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA) are calling on the State House of Representatives to both pass Senate Bill 693, which establishes a state-based exchange, and appropriate the $9.8 million federal planning grant that is critical to laying the groundwork for a health care exchange under the Act. read more
Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Industry News Release Tags: Jennifer Kluge Michigan Senate State House of Representatives WARREN Source Type: news

Digital health innovation was never in question
We’ve all heard the election post-mortem by now. President Obama’s surprisingly comfortable re-election — along with the continued split control of Congress — means that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a.k.a., Obamacare, is here to stay, although some Republican governors are deciding to let the federal government run their states’ health insurance exchanges [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Neil Versel Tags: Uncategorized ACOs digital health healthcare reform HIE MDUFA meaningful use Medicaid Medical Device Tax mobile medical apps Obamacare PPACA Source Type: news

Personalized weight loss startup Retrofit raises $8M
This week saw launch announcements for three activity trackers: Jawbone’s UP, Fitbit One, and pre-orders for Misfit Wearables’ Shine. But even the best tracking data doesn’t always lead to the behavior change necessary for sustained weight loss. That’s where Retrofit comes in. Retrofit, a year-old start-up formerly known as Strong Suit Wellness, announced an $8 million [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized Fitbit Jawbone UP Misfit Shine Retrofit weight loss programs wellness apps Withings WiFi weight scale Source Type: news

UK primary care top of the class in electronic use
UK primary care has come out top of the commonwealth countries in using health information technology
Source: Management in Practice - November 15, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news

McKesson and HCI3 Form Partnership to Support Large-Scale Bundled Payment Programs
McKesson Episode Management and PROMETHEUS Payment Model Combine to Spur Adoption of Healthcare Payment Reform
Source: McKesson News - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

Innovation with Information Technologies in Healthcare
series:Health InformaticsHuge amounts of money are spent on electronic health record (EHR) and other healthcare information technology (HIT) systems each year, and the challenge is to ensure these systems are effective on every level. Simply recreating paper-based processes on these systems does not significantly improve quality, efficiency or the financial aspects of setting up these services. While there are ...
Source: Springer Medicine titles - November 15, 2012 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Medicine (general) Source Type: news

Survey: Most U.S. Primary Care Docs Using EMRs
U.S. doctors are no longer the laggards when it comes to using health information technology in their practices.
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - November 15, 2012 Category: Health Management Source Type: news

Have your say about NHSmail 2
Existing NHSmail users and interested organisations are being asked to offer their opinions to help shape the replacement service for NHSmail.
Source: NHS Connecting for Health - November 15, 2012 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

Authors of landmark study on infant mortality and electronic medical records receive Garfield Award
(Research!America) The authors of a landmark study on the use of electronic medical records to reduce infant mortality will receive the 2012 Garfield Economic Impact Award. Amalia R. Miller, Ph.D., and Catherine E. Tucker, Ph.D., are being honored for their paper, "Can Health Care Information Technology Save Babies?" The award, presented by Research!America, recognizes economists whose work contributes to our understanding of the ways in which medical and health research -- and new, research-based technologies and treatments -- impact the economy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 15, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Text4baby partners with Feel Rich to reach more expectant moms
Since it’s 2010 launch, Text4baby, the government-supported public health initiative that sends free tips to expectant mothers, has always had the low-income women as their target demographic. Low income and minority populations still have a disproportionately high infant mortality rate, and texting was chosen as a vector because it’s adoption numbers are high in that [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 14, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized Feel Rich Johnson & Johnson National Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies text messaging Text4Baby Voxiva Source Type: news

Screencast Captioning Information from EDUCAUSE
Last week I attended the EDUCAUSE conference in Denver Colorado. This was my first time to attend this conference which is intended for education professionals involved in information technology. The conference provided a variety of programming options, many of which were insightful looks at the information technology culture in higher education. One of the major projects that we are working on at the NN/LM SCR office has to do with ensuring that all content on our website is Section 508 compliant. Every government website and all content posted on government sites must be fully accessible. Also any online content or mater...
Source: Network News - November 14, 2012 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology Source Type: news

Misfit Wearables launches Shine, an elegant but rugged activity tracker
Ever since AgaMatrix Co-founder and Chairman Sonny Vu left the iBGStar-maker last July, industry watchers have kept a close eye on his new startup, Misfit Wearables. After bringing on former Apple CEO John Sculley as an investor and co-founder, raising a $7.6 million initial round of funding with participation by high-profile investors like Vinod Khosla, and [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 14, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Dolan Tags: Uncategorized activity monitoring fitness devices iPhone fitness apps iPhone health apps Khosla Ventures Misfit Shine Misfit Wearables Vinod Khosla wearable devices Source Type: news

Case Western offering master’s in wireless health
Need more proof that Southern California in general and San Diego in particular are the center of the wireless health universe? This fall, Case Western Reserve University’s Case School of Engineering launched a master’s program in wireless health, just months after graduating its first certificate class in the burgeoning field. The thing is, Case has been [...]
Source: mobihealthnews - November 14, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Neil Versel Tags: Uncategorized Case Western Reserve Don Jones higher education Qualcomm Qualcomm Life Sense4Baby West Health Institute West Wireless Health Institute Source Type: news